There is no such thing as a common law divorce. However, you are not common law married until and unless you get a decree of common law marriage from a judge. The link below is a full discussion of South Carolina Common Law Marriage.
how do you file for a legal separation in the state of NJ
Why not at south carolina? As you are living in south carolina,it will be better for you to file divorce at carolina. The answer is no. You will have to file for your divorce in South Carolina but you have to have resided in South Carolina for at least one year.
You file for divorce in the state where you are a legal resident, regardless of where you were married.
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You can file the separation as soon as you decide to separate. You go to an attorney and have one drawn up and both parties sign it. But if you don't back date it a year then you cant get divorced until a year from the date on your agreement.
To file for legal separation in Georgia, you need to file a petition for separate maintenance in the superior court of the county where you or your spouse reside. You will need to include information about your marriage, children, assets, and reasons for seeking legal separation. It is recommended to consult with a lawyer to ensure the process is done correctly.
As you have four children it is better to get a divorce once and for all, then a legal separation. It will solve you problems later on.
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To get a legal separation in Georgia, you must file a petition for separate maintenance with the court. This involves outlining the reasons for the separation and any desired arrangements for child custody, support, and property division. The court will then review the petition and make a decision on the terms of the separation.
File for divorce.
It depends on which county you live in, as to where to obtain and file. For instance, for Placer County - see the below link: